Houstonians shove hot dogs into their gullets for glory

Someone was going to have to eat all those hot dogs lying around at Memorial City Mall. Luckily, several brave residents took the challenge of removing them via their digestive tract.

By Compiled by John-Henry Perera

on May 3, 2014 8:08 PM

Photo: Dave Rossman/For the Houston Chronicle

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Erik "The Red" Denmark kisses his trophy after winning the mens division at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest regional qualifier at Memorial City Mall Saturday May 03, 2014. Denmark ate 36 hot dogs to take the title.(Dave Rossman photo) less

Erik "The Red" Denmark kisses his trophy after winning the mens division at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest regional qualifier at Memorial City Mall Saturday May 03, 2014. Denmark ate 36 hot dogs to ... more

Erik "The Red" Denmark holds his trophy after winning the mens division at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest regional qualifier at Memorial City Mall Saturday May 03, 2014. Denmark ate 36 hot dogs to take the title.(Dave Rossman photo) less

Erik "The Red" Denmark holds his trophy after winning the mens division at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest regional qualifier at Memorial City Mall Saturday May 03, 2014. Denmark ate 36 hot dogs to ... more